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Lobbying by Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Corporation

Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.

Meetings this Parliament
133
With MPs
39
Since Nov 2021
374
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 1, 2026

Filed by Eric Gales, President

Lobbyists

  • Alex Maheu · Principal, AWS Canada, Public Policy Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Office of the Member of Parliament for Davenport, House of Commons (2004–2008)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Minister, Canadian Heritage (2003–2004)

  • Andre Leduc · Senior Business Development Capture Manager Former public office holder

    Formerly Director, Digital Policy Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) (2012–2017)

  • Chris Ayotte · Principal - National Security and Defence Former public office holder

    Formerly Director General Army Force Development, Army HQ, Department of National Defence (2020–2022)

    Formerly Director General Strategic Communications, Operation INHERENT RESOLVE (Iraq), Department of National Defence (2019–2020)

    Formerly Director of Cadets / Dean of Students, 4 Engineer Support Regiment, Department of National Defence (2017–2019)

    Formerly Chief of Staff, 4th Canadian Division, Department of National Defence (2015–2016)

  • Jennifer Arbour · Global Tech Business Development Lead, Research
  • Kirsten Robinson · Federal and National Security and Defence Leader
  • Matthew Ivis · Senior Business Development Manager
  • Matthew McMahon · FedCiv Manager, AWS WWPS Canada Sales and Support
  • Nicole Foster · Director, AWS Global AI/ML and Canada Public Policy Former public office holder

    Formerly Legislative Assistant, Minister's Office, Environment Canada (2002–2004)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of State, Rural Development (2001–2002)

    Formerly Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary of State, Multiculturalism and Status of Women (2001–2001)

    Formerly summer intern, n/a, Transport Canada (1996–1996)

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Canada Post Corporation (CPC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), National Research Council (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Senate of Canada, Shared Services Canada (SSC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (8)
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-36 (Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts).
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts).
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access)
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act.
  • Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures).
  • Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce.
  • Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services.
  • Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Registration 749874-361968-40. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jaxson Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Tony Van Bynen · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Sony Perron · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Rick Perkins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Boyan Gerasimov · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jaxson Khan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Industry

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Patrick Boucher · Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Daniel Rogers · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Corinne Havard · Policy Advisor, National Defence (DND)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Eric Dagenais · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Boyan Gerasimov · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Rajiv Gupta · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Rajiv Gupta · Associate Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)
    • Sami Khoury · Head, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Caroline Xavier · Chief, Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Simon Kennedy · Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Daniel Rogers · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Shawn Tupper · Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Tricia Geddes · Associate Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)
    • Patrick Boucher · Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada (PS)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Scott Jones · Executive Vice President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Raj Thuppal · Chief Information Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Bryan Larkin · Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

    National Security/Security

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Jaxson Khan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Boyan Gerasimov · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Science and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Sony Perron · President, Shared Services Canada (SSC)

    Science and Technology

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Mohummed Peer · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons

    Privacy and Access to Information

    Official report

  • Reported by Eric Gales · In-house (corporation)

    • Jaxson Khan · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Samir Chhabra · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Surdas Mohit · Acting Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Privacy and Access to Information

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.